Noise Abatement

Because excessive noise can be harmful to the health and welfare of citizens, the City of San Diego prohibits excessive and annoying noise within City limits. The City's Noise Ordinance (San Diego Municipal Code, Section 59.5.01) defines noise and regulates it by type, land-use zone, and time of day.

Events or actions may be prohibited if they cause a noise disturbance.

Noise Disturbance Examples

Animal Noise

Barking Dog Noise

A Request for Investigation meeting the required parameters must first be filed in order to open a case. When directed to do so by the assigned investigator, please complete the Record of Baking Dog or Other Noise Activity form and provide to Code Enforcement in order to assist with further enforcement action. statement here (PDF).